Operations Director: P&L, Lean Manufacturing & Growth

United Employment Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Employment Group, Inc. seeks a Director of Operations to assume full P&L responsibility for a manufacturing facility in New York.

The role directs production, quality, engineering, supply chain and admin functions, driving operational excellence and customer relationships across automotive, medical, aerospace and related industries. You will lead Lean, 5S and Six Sigma initiatives, manage a multi-functional leadership team, and partner with corporate to budget, forecast and plan capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a General Manager, Plant Manager, or VP of Operations role.
• Direct experience in metal stamping, precision fabrication, or metal forming manufacturing environments.
• Experience serving Automotive, Medical, Electronics, Military and Aerospace industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing full P&L for a facility of comparable size and complexity.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and quality systems (ISO/IATF).
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop cross-functional teams in a multi-shift manufacturing operation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, capital planning, and capacity/throughput analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L and operational performance for the facility, including revenue, margin, cost control, and capital expenditure planning
• Direct day-to-day manufacturing operations across metal stamping, fabrication, tool & die, and value-added assembly processes
• Set and execute strategic plans for capacity, throughput, and productivity that align with company growth targets and customer demand
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-functional leadership team including Plant Manager(s), Quality, Engineering, Tooling, and Supply Chain leads
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs to reduce waste, improve throughput, and lower cost per part
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 or equivalent) and industry-specific plumbing product certifications (e.g., NSF/ANSI, ASME, CSA as applicable)
• Oversee tooling strategy, press maintenance, and capital equipment investment to support current and future program launches
• Maintain and grow key customer relationships with OEMs and distributors in the commercial plumbing and building products space
• Drive safety culture and regulatory compliance (OSHA) across all shifts and departments
• Manage workforce planning, labor relations, and talent development in a union or non-union manufacturing environment as applicable
• Collaborate with corporate leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning
• Evaluate and implement new technology, automation, and process improvements to strengthen competitive position

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Customer-facing skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Capital planning tools

Job description

United Employment Group, Inc. seeks a Director of Operations to assume full P&L responsibility for a manufacturing facility in New York.

The role directs production, quality, engineering, supply chain and admin functions, driving operational excellence and customer relationships across automotive, medical, aerospace and related industries. You will lead Lean, 5S and Six Sigma initiatives, manage a multi-functional leadership team, and partner with corporate to budget, forecast and plan capacity.